
Covert Affairs
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New jobs are tough—especially when your new employer is the CIA. Annie Walker is fluent in six languages, has traveled the world and is besting her fellow CIA trainees in every test. But that doesn't explain why she's suddenly summoned by CIA headquarters to report for active duty as a field operative one month before her training is over. She doesn't know there may be something—or someone—from her past that her CIA bosses are really after.
Annie's unofficial guide to the CIA is Auggie Anderson, a tech ops expert who was blinded while on assignment. As Annie navigates this new world of intrigue, danger and bureaucratic red tape, Auggie is there to make sure this quick study won't be kept in the dark for long. Also starring Peter Gallagher, Kari Matchett, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Anne Dudek.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Wishful BeginningsEyal and his boss request the CIA's assistance in tracking a Mossad asset. - 02
Rock 'n' Roll SuicideAuggie, Joan and Arthur work with an old friend to bring Annie home from a Russian prison. - 03
Glass SpiderAfter it's discovered that Jai was investigating Simon Fischer when he was killed, bringing Simon in becomes Arthur's top priority. In the hopes of protecting Simon, Annie requests that she be allowed to bring him in herself.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestPilotJuly 13, 2010Annie Walker is removed from CIA training and thrust into the inner sanctum of the Agency for what appears to be their need of her exception - S01E02
Walter's WalkJuly 20, 2010Being the new girl in the CIA's Domestic Protection Division, Annie gets the jobs nobody else wants, like doing lunch runs and debriefing th - S01E03
South Bound SuarezJuly 27, 2010Annie is tasked with getting close to Diego, a college student, in the hopes that his sister, Julia, will provide the CIA with intel on Vict - S01E04
No QuarterAugust 3, 2010After a "simple brush pass" goes sour, Annie is stranded and on the run in Zurich with Eyal, a Mossad agent who can't be trusted. Meanwhile, - S01E05
In the LightAugust 10, 2010After the DPD gets word of an incoming shipment from an arms dealer Hasaan Waleed is entering the USA, Annie sent to try to enlist former CI - S01E06
Houses of the HolyAugust 17, 2010Annie is tasked with investigating a potential national security leak originating from the Senate Intelligence Committee. Elsewhere, Auggie - S01E07
Communication BreakdownAugust 24, 2010When communication systems throughout D.C. are shut down by a hacker, Auggie is put in the field to obtain the code for the CIA. But his exc - S01E08
What Is and What Should Never BeAugust 31, 2010After Annie witnesses a suspicious purchase at an art auction, her follow-up brings a surprise visitor -- Ben Mercer -- back into her life. - S01E09
Fool in the RainSeptember 7, 2010Upon arriving in Toronto, Yahya "Johnny" Rahimi escapes his handlers and contacts the CIA, hoping to parlay stolen intelligence into safe pa - S01E10
I Can't Quit You BabySeptember 14, 2010Annie is sent to London to be a "mark" attempting to be recruited by a group of smugglers. Meanwhile, back at the CIA, the chain of command - S01E11
When the Levee BreaksSeptember 14, 2010Annie is forced to confront her past when Ben Mercer walks into CIA Headquarters, and the two are sent to Sri Lanka together to rescue Ben's
Season02
- S02E01
Begin the BeginJune 7, 2011Ben disappears when he and Annie return to Washington, D.C.; Annie helps protect a Russian tennis player. - S02E02
Good AdvicesJune 14, 2011Annie is sent to Paris to cultivate a new asset, but she runs into an old acquaintance -- Mossad agent Eyal Lavin. - S02E03
Bang and BlameJune 21, 2011When a CIA Trainee's name is leaked online, Annie is sent back to Camp Peary (aka "The Farm") to find the leak. But if Annie isn't careful, - S02E04
Season's bestAll the Right FriendsJune 28, 2011While in Argentina attempting to exchange a spy, an assassin attacks Annie and the spy, Carlo Reni. Forced on the run, Annie and Carlo have - S02E05
Around the SunJuly 5, 2011Annie looks into a potential leak at NASA, which could threaten the U.S.'s spy satellites. During the mission, she must also adjust to worki - S02E06
The OutsidersJuly 12, 2011Annie and Reva are captured near the Polish-Belarusian border by a man working for the secret Soviet police when they try to deploy surveill - S02E07
Half a World AwayJuly 19, 2011Auggie is aided by a flight attendant while on his vacation to the international jazz festival in Istanbul. His trip turns into a mission wh - S02E08
Welcome to the OccupationJuly 26, 2011When a covert CIA operative and friend of Joan's gets caught up in a hostage crisis in Mexico, Annie and Joan are sent to assess the situati - S02E09
Sad ProfessorAugust 2, 2011Annie learns a college professor was a CIA operative. - S02E10
World Leader PretendAugust 9, 2011Annie must make a difficult choice after convincing a scientist to defect to the United States. - S02E11
The Wake-Up BombNovember 1, 2011Annie feels lonely during some downtime following a failed mission in Venice. Another assignment soon comes up, however, involving a chef ti - S02E12
UberlinNovember 8, 2011While on the trail of Isaak Von Hagen, a known money launderer, Annie prepares to turn his wife, Elsa, into a CIA asset. - S02E13
A Girl Like YouNovember 15, 2011Annie tails Eyal Lavin while he's in Washington, D.C., posing as a CIA agent. - S02E14
Horse to WaterNovember 22, 2011Annie keeps tabs on the daughter of a CIA analyst imprisoned for selling intelligence. After an asset is killed in Russia, the CIA suspects - S02E15
What's the Frequency, Kenneth?November 29, 2011A MI6 operative asks Annie for access to the Smithsonian. Since he doesn't know that Annie's a CIA agent, she decides to cooperate in order - S02E16
Letter Never SentDecember 6, 2011Annie and Danielle's vacation in Stockholm turns dangerous when Danielle is mistaken for a spy, putting her life in danger.
Season03Best season
- S03E01
Hang On to YourselfJuly 10, 2012The team must pick up the pieces and go after the people responsible for killing one of their own agents. - S03E02
Sound and VisionJuly 17, 2012Annie and Auggie are sent to Spain to acquire a computer virus. - S03E03
The Last Thing You Should DoJuly 24, 2012Annie, Joan and Lena must work together to bring Auggie back safely. - S03E04
Speed of LifeJuly 31, 2012The CIA and FBI investigate a break in at a high tech company. - S03E05
This Is Not AmericaAugust 14, 2012When proprietary American technology is found in an Iranian missile, Annie is sent to Israel where, along with Eyal Lavin, she attempts to d - S03E06
Hello StrangerAugust 21, 2012When the Prime Minister of Yemen arrives in the US for emergency heart surgery, Annie takes on a near impossible assignment: with a three ho - S03E07
Loving the AlienAugust 28, 2012When Simon invites Annie on a trip to Cuba, she accepts, knowing this is her best opportunity to learn what Simon has been planning. But goi - S03E08
Glass SpiderSeptember 4, 2012After it's discovered that Jai was investigating Simon Fischer when he was killed, bringing Simon in becomes Arthur's top priority. In the h - S03E09
Suffragette CitySeptember 11, 2012As the life of one the Agency's best hangs in the balance, the team works to discover the truth after it's revealed that one of their own mi - S03E10
Let's DanceSeptember 18, 2012The CIA attempts to obtain proof that an enemy is hiding in Russia, in the hopes of bringing them to justice. - S03E11
Rock 'n' Roll SuicideOctober 16, 2012Auggie, Joan and Arthur work with an old friend to bring Annie home from a Russian prison. - S03E12
Season's bestWishful BeginningsOctober 23, 2012Eyal and his boss request the CIA's assistance in tracking a Mossad asset. - S03E13
Man in the MiddleOctober 30, 2012After receiving intel from Mossad warning that two suspected terrorists are planning to meet, Annie finds herself in a race against the cloc - S03E14
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)November 6, 2012Annie and Eyal track down an important asset who has vanished from protective custody. - S03E15
QuicksandNovember 13, 2012With Auggie in Iraq and Joan out of the office, Annie turns to Eyal to help her track down Khalid Ansari. - S03E16
Lady StardustNovember 20, 2012When a fellow spy is taken hostage, Annie travels to Amsterdam to eliminate Khalid once and for all.
Season04
- S04E01
VamosJuly 16, 2013Annie forges a professional relationship with Henry Wilcox while also adjusting to her new romance with Auggie. But when Annie and Auggie he - S04E02
Dig for FireJuly 23, 2013After a bombshell revelation rocks the CIA, Annie and Auggie combine forces with Arthur in an attempt to bring Henry's hidden agenda to ligh - S04E03
Season's bestInto the WhiteJuly 30, 2013Annie returns to Colombia and must determine Teo Braga's true allegiances in order to thwart a potential act of terrorism. Joan begins a rou - S04E04
Rock A My SoulAugust 6, 2013As Annie and Auggie's romance heats up, both begin to notice how it strains their working relationship within the CIA. Arthur and Henry almo - S04E05
Here Comes Your ManAugust 13, 2013Annie is sent to Vienna, and must cut all communication with Auggie. Meanwhile, Joan and Arthur decide to bring in reinforcements. - S04E06
Space (I Believe In)August 20, 2013Annie gets involved in an FBI investigation in order to cover her tracks. Elsewhere, Henry presents Annie with a major opportunity. - S04E07
Crackity JonesAugust 27, 2013Annie finds she has met her match when she has to work to halt the illegal sale of deadly weapons and is teamed up with a seasoned operative - S04E08
I've Been Waiting for YouSeptember 3, 2013Annie convinces Teo to turn on one of his men, while Joan makes a decision. Elsewhere, Calder shows his true colors and Auggie faces trouble - S04E09
Hang WireSeptember 10, 2013Annie must stop Teo from committing a terrible act. Elsewhere, Auggie discovers Calder's allegiances and Arthur seeks help in defending the - S04E10
Levitate MeSeptember 17, 2013Annie makes a desperate attempt to take down Henry; Calder and Annie face off. - S04E11
DeadOctober 17, 2013Annie begins her deep cover operation on her own; Auggie, Joan and Arthur deal with the fallout from Annie's "death." - S04E12
Something Against YouOctober 24, 2013Auggie works with Calder on an alternate method to destroy Henry; Joan confronts Auggie. - S04E13
No. 13 BabyOctober 31, 2013Henry reaches out to Calder; a revelation during Joan's deposition drives a wedge between her and Arthur; an old flame has continued interes - S04E14
River EuphratesNovember 7, 2013Annie heads to New York to pursue a smoking gun; Arthur's court date nears; Joan is forced into the field. - S04E15
There Goes My GunNovember 14, 2013Annie, Auggie and Calder go on an unsanctioned mission to Hong Kong; Joan and Arthur unveil a traitor. - S04E16
Trompe le MondeNovember 21, 2013Annie and Auggie try to bring Henry to justice; Calder returns to the United States.
Season05
- S05E01
Shady LaneJune 24, 2014Annie and Auggie consider their future; Calder and Joan learn who will be the new DCS; Arthur considers a career in the private sector. - S05E02
False SkorpionJuly 1, 2014Annie considers working with Ryan McQuaid to catch a terrorist in Venezuela; Auggie is questioned by the NCTC; Calder and Joan maneuver thro - S05E03
Unseen Power of the Picket FenceJuly 8, 2014Annie and McQuaid join forces to escape Venezuela; Joan, Arthur and Caitlyn Cook work to extract the operatives; Calder's affair has a new d - S05E04
Season's bestSilence KitJuly 15, 2014Annie begins a stakeout; the CIA learns that a member of the intelligence community may have leaked intel; Joan and Arthur compete for fundi - S05E05
Elevate Me LaterJuly 22, 2014Auggie's history with a potential asset causes complications; Joan tries to play matchmaker for Calder; Arthur goes abroad. - S05E06
Embassy RowJuly 29, 2014Annie accepts an invitation to the Russian Embassy in Paris; Auggie tries to juggle multiple relationships; Joan deciphers Arthur's recent b - S05E07
Brink of the CloudsAugust 5, 2014Annie and McQuaid search for an off-grid ex-CIA agent in Azerbaijan; Auggie learns upsetting information about an old friend; Calder has a c - S05E08
GroundedAugust 12, 2014Annie and Auggie research a conspiracy theory that may shed light on the attack on the CIA. Elsewhere, Joan and Calder make a difficult deci - S05E09
Spit on a StrangerAugust 19, 2014Annie initiates an undercover mission without CIA support while Calder interrogates Auggie regarding a breach of protocol. Meanwhile, a new - S05E10
Sensitive Euro ManAugust 26, 2014Despite Auggie's wishes, Annie helps McQuaid with a tough mission. Elsewhere, Hayley is determined to find the truth before disaster strikes - S05E11
Trigger CutNovember 6, 2014Annie heads towards Istanbul where she hopes to apprehend Belenko. - S05E12
Starlings of the SlipstreamNovember 13, 2014Annie searches for a rogue chemist in Germany after Auggie uncovers a startling link between the recent attacks on American soil. Elsewhere, - S05E13
She BelievesNovember 20, 2014Annie works with an ally to expose Belenko's misdeeds; McQuaid and Joan head into the field; Calder asks Sydney to make a dangerous gamble. - S05E14
Transport Is ArrangedDecember 4, 2014Annie and McQuaid sneak into Russian territory to find Belenko while Auggie is involved in a confrontation resulting from unanswered questio - S05E15
FrontwardsDecember 11, 2014Annie and McQuaid's relationship deepens as they track down Belenko's next target in Buenos Aires. Calder's pursuit of the truth lands him i - S05E16
Gold SoundzDecember 18, 2014Annie and McQuaid struggle to escape Argentina with assassins hot on their trail; Belenko's final plan is put into action
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